Republican Congressman Mike Coffman Wednesday night had to again deal with his past support of a controversial anti-abortion measure, as it remains in the spotlight with ballots set to arrive in the mailboxes of voters next week.

At a bipartisan congressional candidate forum, sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council, a question from the audience posed to the 6th Congressional District candidates asked if they support a Personhood policy that grants human rights to a fetus.

Coffman, appearing visibly upset at the question, gave a terse reply.

“I’m pro-life. I do believe in protecting the life of the mother,” said Coffman. “I’ve never focused on social issues.”

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